A-P Retail Stories

Australian icon and TV presenter Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist of REA Group, shares her views on the property market from within, and across Australia. Nerida’s clear and fresh views have allowed her to become the pre-eminent property economist in Australia. 

Australia’s biggest pub group CEO Paul Waterson of Aus Venue Co, with over 200 pubs and $650 million of annual revenue, Paul has a thing or two to share about the pub industry.

Adidas’ Australian partner, Tom King, sheds light on some of the interesting and exciting retail plans for Adidas for their Australian customers. Also, hear how global retailers have navigated their way through 2020 successfully, with some exciting insights, predictions, trends, and inspiration.

Sneaker King and business celebrity Daniel Agostinelli, CEO of Accent Group, speaks about how he is selling $1 billion of shoes a year with global brands like Dr Martin, Skechers, HYPE Dc, Platypus, VANS, Timberland, PIVOT, Subtype, The Athlete’s Foot, Sneaker Lab and more. Daniel’s group is reinventing the retail landscape with each of the group's 500+ stores.

Robert DiCintio of Trenerry Property Group explains what goes into $300 million mixed use projects in Melbourne. It’s fantastic to hear from a developer on site and take key learnings from a major inner city, mixed use development project.  

Funlab’s founder and CEO, Michael Schreiber, talks about keeping positive, focused, and driven, no matter what comes your way. The group's global business works their way from shut down to reopening even stronger. 

Melbourne’s pre-eminent caterer for the rich and famous, Bruce Keebaugh of The Big Group explains what is happening with major Australian sporting events amidst the pandemic, along with the future of retail, mental health, and dignity in the industry. Tune in for a really, entertaining interview with a Melburnian celebrity. 

Global coffee roaster and retailer Mark Dundon, founder and owner of iconic Seven Seed coffee brand, talks about brand culture and staying relevant during times of change. 

Celebrity Chef Shane Delia reveals the making of Melbourne's successful Providoor during the 2020 lock down, and ultimately reinventing Melbourne’s hospitality landscape to bring the restaurant experience to customers' homes. Chef and owner of Maha and Biggie Smalls, is well known for hosting his own TV shows, Spice Journey and Recipe For Life. Shane shares his insights and learnings from within the hospitality industry, and how to apply them in today’s environment.

Funlab’s founder and CEO, Michael Schreiber, talks about keeping positive, focused, and driven, no matter what comes your way. The group's global business works their way from shut down to reopening even stronger.